This is a brilliant time to join RPA – our organisation is growing and we’re at the heart of delivering the Government’s agricultural transition and making a genuine difference to the health of our environment and rural economy. We continue to make year on year improvements in performance as we become a data and intelligence-led organisation, embedding our vision of customer excellence at every level and growing our reputation to make a difference every day.
Our Data, Insight & Outcomes Business Area is a multidisciplinary team including Geospatial Analysts, Data Engineers and Architects, Data and Intelligence Analysts and a national Field Team. Together, we’re in a unique position to use our specialist skills to work with the agricultural community to deliver big, impactful change, supporting high level environmental and animal welfare outcomes and the move towards net zero. This is a really exciting time to join our team as we grow and develop our ability to continuously analyse nationwide agricultural activity and provide agile, directed data and evidence-driven support to the farming community.
We have clear values that we are embedding at every level in our organisation – improving engagement and innovating to be a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging employer. Our people own our values and bring them to life in everything we do – recent new starters have talked glowingly about how supportive and caring their new colleagues are. We are proud of this culture; how open and approachable we are and our commitment to individual development, investing in the skills of our people and creating an environment in which everyone can flourish. We hope this appeals to you.
The RPA (Rural Payment Agency) is entering an exciting period of transformation as we move from legacy Agri-trans schemes to innovative, environmentally-focused schemes.
We are seeking a Data and Analysis lead to play a critical role in supporting this transition through the development and application of Business Intelligence (BI), Performance Forecasting, and Management Information (MI).
This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, fast-paced team, driving operational decisions with data-driven insights.
The roles covers the following main areas of accountability:
Business Intelligence (BI):
* Develop and deliver robust analysis to support operational decision-making and effective workflow management of schemes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that data insights align with operational goals and contribute to efficient scheme delivery.
Performance Forecasting:
* Maintain performance forecasting models to track the agency's operational and customer performance, enabling proactive decision-making.
* Provide insights to assure that the agency is meeting its objectives and targets, and assist in identifying areas for improvement.
Management Information (MI):
* Design and generate key reports to offer early identification of risks and assist in making critical operational decisions.
* Ensure that MI processes are robust, accurate, and timely, aiding in the risk assessment and operational adjustments.
Collaboration and Reporting:
* Work closely with internal teams to gather data, validate findings, and present actionable insights that drive continuous improvement.
* Support senior leadership with ad-hoc reports and analysis that support strategic decision-making.
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